Painting Water and Reflections in Oil or Acrylic / Sat-Sun /May 2-3/ 10:30-4:30 : Beginners & Beyond
Painting Water and Reflections in Oil or Acrylic / Sat-Sun /May 2-3/ 10:30-4:30 : Beginners & Beyond
Saturday-Sunday / May 2-3 / 10:30-4:30 PM
All Levels Welcome!
Depicting water in a painting can be beautiful but sometimes challenging. Living in the Northwest, we are surrounded by water and can’t be afraid to capture it in our paintings. In this workshop, David will share his approach to simplifying painting water – from rapidly flowing currents to calm water and reflections. He will demonstrate painting different types of water, optimizing composition, mixing colors, and finding the magic in brushwork. He will then work with you personally and guide you as you create your own paintings of water.
David will be painting in oils, but students may work in either oils or acrylics. Acrylic artists are encouraged to use retarding medium and/or mix in open acrylics to extend drying time. Some painting experience will be helpful, but the workshop is open to all levels.
Plan on creating two paintings, so bring two to three medium size panels, ranging from 9”x12” to 16”x20”.
Dave will provide photo reference material to work from, but you may bring your own as well.
Join us and discover how to portray water convincingly!
This workshop will be fun and encouraging for both beginners and experienced painters.
More information is below.
You can purchase your quality art supplies at ARTspot! Registered students receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies from the time of paid registration until the last day of class. Most items on this
Paints Recommended – good quality professional brand
such as Gamblin or a similar high-quality, artist-grade paint
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Orange Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue or Phthalo Blue
Viridian or Phthalo Green
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Optional:
Grey (Gamblin Portland Grey Medium or similar)
Violet
list are available at ARTspot. Please let their staff advise you about appropriate art materials to fulfill requirements for your class.
Portable Easel
Small table top model or free standing model (Cole has a number of these which you are welcome to use. Call to reserve one.)
Palette
Disposable paper palettes or a wood, plastic or glass palette
Note for Oil Painters – As an alternative to purchasing individual paints, you can purchase an oil paint set instead, such as the Georgian Oil Color 10 tube Introduction Set by Daler-Rowney (or equivalent).
For Oil Painters – Mediums (acrylic painters will not need to purchase mediums)
Only odorless Mineral Spirits such as Gamsol by Gamblin and an airtight container
(Note: no stinky mediums or solvents allowed, and no Liquin.)
Palette - Disposable paper palettes or a wood, plastic, or glass palette
Brushes
Flats and/or Brights - sizes #2, 4, 6, 8
Small Round - #2
Palette Knifes
1 medium (~1 1/2”)
Canvas Panels
Bring 2-3 canvas panels or stretched canvas ranging from 9x12” to 16x20”
Misc. Items
• Reference photo if you would like to use your own. Dave will also provide photos.
Paper towels
• Plastic bags for trash
• Acrylic painters: bring a spray water bottle and an extender to slow the paint drying time.
Don’t forget something to bring your paintings home in!
Questions about these supplies? ARTspot staff are happy to help you. Call 425-640-6408 or email at ARTspotEdmonds@gmail.com.
